Miami Lakes, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Miami Lakes is a mid-sized community located in Florida, within Miami-Dade County. The total population is 31,553. It ranks as the 138th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Miami Lakes is 41.3 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Miami Lakes is $101,557. This is 36% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 26% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.0%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $626,400. Housing costs are 74% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Miami Lakes has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 7.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (7.1%) is well below the state average of 50.4%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (89.0% vs 27.4%). The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

43.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%. Notably, 17.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Miami Lakes, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.